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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County

I Like It Hot Festival returns to Pinellas Park featuring spicy foods and hot sauces

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The annual 'I Like It Hot' Festival returned to Pinellas Park on Saturday and Sunday, offering attendees various hot sauces, hot tacos, and peppers. Local vendors, including food truck owners, participated in the weekend event.

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Why It Matters

Local food vendors and festival attendees participated in a weekend community event focused on spicy foods in Pinellas Park.

Key Facts

  • The 'I Like It Hot' Festival took place in Pinellas Park, Florida.
  • The event was held over Saturday and Sunday.
  • The festival featured hot sauces, hot tacos, and peppers.
  • Participants included local food truck vendors such as Johnny Nevada's.

Who's Mentioned

PersonJohn St. Hilair“Vendor and pepper-eating challenge competitor”PersonElyse Ferrara“Festival visitor”PersonAtlas Cortecero“Event host”PersonJames Shields“Owner of Johnny Nevada's food truck”OrganizationJohnny Nevada’s“Food truck participating in the festival”OrganizationJohnny Nevada's“Food truck participating in the festival”PersonTiffany Shaw“Festival visitor”locationPinellas Park“Location where the festival took place”